A boat carrying 53 people capsized amid a storm in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, leaving 37 dead and many missing

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned after viral concert clip showed him embracing co-worker on big screen

A new US policy has mandated a $250 visa fee for all non-immigrant visitors, with refunds possible if applicants are visa compliant

Three officers were killed in an isolated blast while handling a grenade at the law enforcement training centre in Los Angeles.

Syrian President Sharaa announces troop deployment amid deadly Bedouin-Druze clashes and fragile Israel-brokered ceasefire.

Astronomer’s board has initiated investigation and put CEO Andy Byron on leave after a viral embrace with his alleged colleague at a Coldplay concert.

A US judge has ruled that Trump’s executive ICC Sanctions order threatens free speech of Americans

Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against Robert Murdoch, Dow Jones, News Corp over a “fake” article linking him to Epstein

North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, once promoted to foreigners, now closed to international tourists amid unexplained policy reversal.

Fighting reignites in Syria’s Suwayda province after troop withdrawal, with Druze and Bedouin forces clashing despite ceasefire efforts

The United States Department of Agriculture has fired 70 foreign researchers, mostly Chinese, citing national security threats from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea.

CBS says it is ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after a 33-year run due to a financial decision

Meta has apologised after an auto-translate falsely reported the death of Indian Chief Minister Siddaramaiah 

The White House has confirmed that Trump has leg swelling and hand bruising, but says he remains in excellent health.

Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek court approval to release more Epstein documents amid birthday letter controversy.

Germany’s birth rate dropped to 1.35 in 2024, raising concerns over ageing population and future economic sustainability.

UK and Germany have signed the New Kensington Treaty to bilateral relations with direct train route, e-gates, and defence pacts

A Russian general has been jailed for embezzlement linked to military theme park construction fraud

An Israeli soldier has been charged with spying for Iran after allegedly sharing missile interception videos in exchange for money.

Three Poland doctors have been found guilty over the death of a woman who died of sepsis from a pregnancy complication